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HR Special Corporate Broadcast #2 May 2016
Tuesday 3rd May, 2016 will never be forgotten by approximately 220 new employees, as the ANSA McAL Group of
Companies hosted its biannual HR Orientation at the Banquet & Conference Centre in Fiesta Plaza, Movie Towne.
Mr. A. Norman Sabga, Group Chairman and Chief Executive, along with members of the Executive Team really got involved
in welcoming and sharing viewpoints with the new recruits spanning the Group’s eight Sectors.
The day started off with Miles Baker, aka the Drill Sergeant, from Group Business Development, hyping up the audience
with his unique brand of interchange.
Mr. Andy Mahadeo, Sector Head of Manufacturing; Ms. Bernadine Sammy, Head of Group Internal Audit and
Mr. Cyril Coomansingh, Technical Director, Carib Glassworks Limited, described their work experiences within the Group
and dished out some great advice to the recruits.
This year’s Group orientation was like no other as the HR and Corp Comm Team revamped the session with several new
exciting elements. Employees were treated to a live inspirational performance by 2010 Digicel Rising Star, Neval Chatelal,
who voiced the Group’s Love Theme, “Together”.
The Group also revealed its corporate video, “Welcome to the World of ANSA McAL”, that featured the history of the
Group and the success of its workforce, who continuously strive to add value to the workplace.
Throughout the orientation, employees were invited to give feedback using online voting buttons to express their thoughts
on various agenda topics. The new recruits, clad in opposing colourful bandanas, participated in a Sector Expo, where they
moved through the room visiting pop-up information booths manned by lead Sector officials.
The ANSA McAL Jeopardy Quiz Game, which is a take on America’s favourite show, was hosted by popular TV personality,
Wendell Etienne. The contest had competitors and the audience in fits of competitive excitement.
Feedback received from the live online voting indicated that 94% of staff felt either “Very Confident” or “Confident” that
ANSA McAL is positioned for success in today’s economic climate. Also, 84% said that they were either “Very Inspired
or Inspired” to contribute to the achievement of the Group’s Vision and Mission to deliver long term business improvements.
With the latest bunch of talented recruits, “Together we can only get Better!”
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What was an obstacle you faced being a female in a senior role
and how did you overcome it?
Share with us a typical day at your desk.
My day is riddled with touchpoints. Having ongoing projects
in almost every subsidiary at any point in time, keeps things
very hectic, and sometimes chaotic.
On a typical day, I deal with IT implementation projects, fraud
investigations, financial audits, operational reviews, audit issues
remediation and/or escalation to Sector Heads and EXCO. I
review audit reports and trackers; I have coaching conversations
with my team members; I liaise with Audit Committee members
of the Parent and/or Subsidiary entities; I check in on each of
my Managers to get updates on their ongoing engagements.
There are always a couple hundred-page documents to be read
and feedback provided, systems specifications to review, process
flows to analyse.
Typical Day!
In the end, it comes down to embracing the touchpoints and
understanding the value these can bring. Partnering with my
customers to ensure they obtain a beneficial service from my
team is paramount. Every day is a whirlwind but the truth is,
I would not want it any other way.
How would you describe your management style? Which style
do you think you portray most? (Directive, Authoritative,
Affiliative, Participative, Pacesetting or Coaching)
I am a combination of all I think, because each situation requires
a unique approach, but I generally lean more to Participative
and Coaching.
We have so much going on at any given point that we need all
hands on deck to get the job done. I believe that if my team sees
me as committed, authentic and hardworking, then I will get
the best out of them. Building trust and reliability will engage
the entire team in our common goal.
I coach at every possible opportunity because I have young
Accountants on my team who are aspiring to senior finance
roles. It is important that they not only mature in their technical
discipline, but also in the skills necessary to be successful in
high stress environments. I owe much of my success to my
mentors who have generously given me their time and advice
throughout my career. I try my best to pay that forward in the
hope that I will inspire and positively impact my team members.
Not only am I a woman, I’m a petite woman, in a role which
often requires me to have difficult conversations with persons
at all levels in the Organisation. Having those conversations is
the easy part. The challenge is in managing the perception that
I am overcompensating because of my gender and size.
In the end, I believe that honesty and objectivity will always
prevail. I believe in a fair process, and that there can always be
a balance between the needs of the business, and the need to
safeguard the business. Actively listening is as important as
speaking (and sometimes more important), and decisions can
be mutually agreed without sacrificing respect and trust.
Sometimes moral suasion is much more effective than wielding
the proverbial stick.
What are the attributes you look for in an ideal candidate for
your team?
That’s a long list!
There is no handbook for the work we do in GPA. Our
engagements are voluminous, and highly varied, so a key
requirement is a willingness to learn. Not only are we constantly
tackling new subject matter, but the existing work is also
continually evolving. Multitasking is the name of the game. The
ability to juggle competing projects is crucial if we are to deliver
our annual plan which is typically in excess of 130 engagements.
We are not just about executing audits…critical thinking is also
a key requirement as we strive to safeguard the Group from
unforeseen threats. In this job, being one step ahead of the risk
is essential if we are to effectively safeguard against it.
Could you recall one line from the ANSA McAL “Together” Song?
We can only get better, better, better…together…
What is your best childhood memory?
Maracas with my family on Sundays! My Father worked very
hard his whole life. He put 9 children through school (we are a
“Brady Bunch” family), and as a Taxi Driver his work was
physically draining. He never denied us the very best of everything
in life. Family was very important to him, and Sunday mornings
after Church, we would pack the car with food and snacks
(orange chow!), and head to Maracas for a full day of blissful
beach fun. It is truly a blessing to have grown up with parents
who spent time with us, and taught us how to enjoy life. I pray
that I can pay that forward if ever I am blessed
to have children.
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Q. What was your journey like becoming a member of the ANSA
McAL family?
of the Executive and Senior Management team, notably the
Sector Head of Manufacturing, Mr. Andy Mahadeo. His
experience with the Group demonstrates the possibilities that
exist for people who work hard and keep pushing themselves
to be better. I also enjoyed the presentations from Senior
Executives on each of the 8 sectors. Jeopardy with a game-show
host in-tact, the LIVE performance of the ANSA ‘Love Theme’
by Neval Chatelal, and the most entertaining Army veteran
turned MC…Miles Baker. My commendations to everyone
involved in putting this event together; if I could use my voting
button right now, they would get top scores!
A. Surprising! I wasn’t looking for a job when a friend of mine
working in the Group invited me to send her my resume so she
could forward to Group HR. At first I was hesitant, but I
eventually took her up on the offer. Within a week, I met with
Ms. Teresa White, Group HR Director. While I was not
interviewing for any specific position, I was drawn by the
performance-driven environment Ms. White described, and the
esteem the Group held for hard work. Then, I met with the
person who would become my Manager and Coach, Ms.
Elizabeth Shepherd, Sector HR Manager – Manufacturing and
as they say, “The rest, is history”.
Q. Did the HR orientation provide you with a new outlook on
the Sector that you are assigned to?
Q. What’s your motto or mantra that you live by?
A. Prior to coming to the Group, I had never worked in a
Manufacturing environment, so I am really enjoying learning
all I can about the different subsidiaries I work with. The
Industrial Relations exposure in the Manufacturing sector is
invaluable. I think there is enough work in this sector to keep
me busy for the next couple of years. After that, who knows
where the ANSA journey may take me.
A. It’s a Bible verse that my granny taught me, Philippians 4:13
– “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.
Q. What influenced you to choose your profession and are you
optimistic about building a career in the Group?
A. Definitely. I already knew how huge the Manufacturing
Sector was and had visited all of its subsidiaries, but looking at
the orientation video describing the history of how these
companies came into being, and how the Group has evolved
over the last 135 years, gave me a whole new appreciation of
my Sector and the Group as a whole.
Q. Are you interested in any other Sector?
A. POWER & AUTHORITY of course…just kidding! :) I was
mainly attracted to Human Resources because I wanted to help
people and solve problems (be careful what you wish for folks).
Honestly, it’s a gratifying feeling to have a positive impact on
someone’s life, while making a valuable contribution to such a
huge organization. Being part of the ANSA HR team allows me
to do this.
Optimistic is definitely one adjective I’d use to describe building
a career here. Other adjectives that come to mind might be
inspired, terrified (in a get-out-of-your-comfort-zone kind of
way) and excited. I firmly believe that the better the team you
work with, the better your experience is in your job, and the
better you become. I am grateful for the team I have now, at
the Sector and at the Group level.
Q. Could you share a few things you learnt about the Group at
Orientation?
Q. How would you describe your experience at the HR
orientation?
Q. What is your favourite brand or product within the ANSA
McAL Group of Companies?
A. Talk about surpassing expectations! Instead of speeches and
skits, there were inspiring and relatable stories from members
A. One word: BEER. I’m not even going to discriminate
between them. :)
A. That Carib Glassworks Limited is the ONLY supplier of glass
to the Caribbean region…very impressive indeed;
That the Group now has its very own ‘Love Theme’;
That lateral and upward mobility throughout the Group is
encouraged. Some companies like to retain good talent exactly
where it is, but this Group encourages personal development,
which ultimately leads to the Group’s development as well.
Employee centred-ness in action!
That Bernadine Sammy-Fuentes is a force to be reckoned with
and should not be judged by her size…woman power!!
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Q. How would you describe your experience at the HR
orientation?
A. It was definitely a learning experience which allowed me to
acquire a little more knowledge of each sector within the Group.
Q. Could you share a few things you learnt at the Group at
Orientation?
Q. What was your journey like becoming a member of the ANSA
McAL family?
A. I moved around a lot in the last 16years but this was necessary
in order for me to expose myself and grow as an individual.
That’s the only way to truly add value to a company. You expose
yourself to different cultures, different styles of doing business,
different ways of solving issues and various type of businesses.
I was lucky enough to work in Retail, Services/Gaming,
Manufacturing, Energy, Agriculture and Banking Industry. I
am now at that stage in life where I want stability while adding
value to a company, as I continue to develop as an individual.
So it is indeed a pleasure to be part of the ANSA McAL Family.
A. I learnt about ANSA McAL’s History and the Group intentions
to expand by 2020.
Q. What is your favourite brand or product within the ANSA
McAL Group of Companies?
A. A product that has lived up to its reputation for, Good Looks
That Last! Sissons Paint.
Q. What’s your motto or mantra that you live by?
A. Anything is possible if you try and sometimes, whilst giving
all we have, you realize you have more than you thought you
had.
To be successful one must possess passion and drive.
Q. What influenced you to choose your profession and are you
optimistic about building a career in the Group?
A. My belief is that if you do what you love then it will never
feel like work. My profession is not one of the highest paying
jobs because according to most professionals, “we aren’t
specialized in any particular field so we are not experts,” but I
disagree. We are one of the most knowledgeable and skillful
kind of people because it’s us, the experts come to, to fix their
problems. I choose this profession because I get bored easily.
Being an Executive Assistant is an adventurous job and quite
challenging. Every day I face a new challenge as no two challenges
are ever the same, but overcoming that challenge efficiently and
effectively is my adventure.
Yes, I am optimistic about building a career in the Group.
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PEN DOOR
with
MANAGING DIRECTOR – GUARDIAN MEDIA LTD
(Q) Now that you are the new Managing
Director of GML, what are the top 3
items on your agenda?
(A) We need to be bigger, better and bolder
when it comes to quality content,
multimedia presence and market impact
across all our media outlets. By getting this
right, we can return the business to a much
stronger financial performance even at
tough times.
(Q) It is early days yet, but have you been able to assess the media
in Trinidad and the Caribbean vs the United Kingdom, where you
were based?
(A) The good news is that the sector in T&T hasn’t been completely
rocked by the digital revolution… but that is coming. Newspapers
in the UK – as elsewhere in the developed world – have taken the
brunt of the negative impact of digital growth. We can learn their
lessons to avoid the same here. The good news is that people here
read a lot and also use a lot of our electronic media offer. T&T is
also a fiercely competitive market, with a very crowded media sector.
(Q) Tell us something that’s true,
but which most people would not
agree with you on?
(A) My home town football team,
Atletico Mineiro, is the best in the
world. Always.
(Q) Would you rather be respected
or feared?
(A) I would rather do the right thing
in the right way. And people can judge
by themselves.
(Q) Can you name a person who has had a
tremendous impact on you as a leader?
(Q) What did you think about the HR Orientation held at
MovieTowne?
(A) A great idea and a great day. It gives you a clearer sense of what
ANSA McAL Group is about and the great people it employs across
all sectors. I am a big believer in strong networks to learn more and
do better, so these events are a unique opportunity to meet people
from other businesses and share experiences.
(A) Sorry, I will name two. One, Fernando Vieira
de Mello, was my first radio editor in Sao Paulo
and an inspirational journalist. I still quote him
regularly. And my former boss at BBC World
Service, Mark Byford. He taught me a lot about
strategic thinking and the art of patience. If you
hear me suggesting we should pause and rethink
something, I am repeating his words.
(Q) What similarities do you see between Trinidad and Brazil?
(Q) How do you encourage creative thinking
within your organization?
(A) By empowering people to come up with
ideas – they are never good or bad. They are
to be developed and by stimulating dialogue
across all departments and positions. Talking
with a purpose is a good thing.
(A) Oh, a lot. To some friends and family back in Brazil I am saying
that Trinidad can be just like Brazil but in English. We share a lot
of the culture, way of life, the fantastic food, love for sport and, of
course, Carnival. Sadly, both also seem to suffer similar ‘growing
pains’ typical of emerging economies but it is also great to see lots
of people working hard to make them better places. I think Guardian
Media can play a big part in that debate and effort here.
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PEN DOOR
with
GENERAL MANAGER - iRADIO GUYANA
(Q) Renatha, you are now the General Manager of iRadio, Guyana,
what has your experience been like so far?
(Q)How would you describe the media in Guyana?
(A)The media in Guyana is quite unique and evolving
daily. We operate in what I personally describe as in a
somewhat unstructured manner for the most part.
Guyana is a bit behind as compared to the rest of the
region as it relates to media - from technology to
journalism practices. For some aspects it is still in its
infant stage, hence a great sector for development
opportunities.
(A) The experience so far has been phenomenal. I have this unique
opportunity to build a business from the ground up and to help shape
the culture of the organization. The greatest part of it is I am supported
by a fantastic team of young people who are so passionate about
what they do. It is quite encouraging and makes me look forward to
coming to work each day.
(Q)Where do you draw inspiration from?
(A) I am really inspired spiritually. I’m a Christian so I draw
my inspiration through God’s word. I am not religious though
and I highly respect the beliefs of others.
I am also inspired by my family. I come from a closely knitted
family with four siblings, and we strongly support each other.
I have a very small circle of friends whom I also draw inspiration
from. Most of all I draw inspiration from my daughter Azalyah.
It’s amazing how a little eight year old gives me so much
strength and hope. She’s inspires me to never give up, to work
harder and reminds me every day that failure is not an option.
(Q) What did you think about the HR Orientation held at
MovieTowne, Trinidad?
(A) Firstly, I found that the orientation was well organized and
coordinated. The most impressive part for me was how creatively the
information was shared. It was a lot of information to take in and
appreciate all at once. However the presentation by each sector was
a great form of reinforcement. This allowed for interaction, the moving
around helped a lot in keeping persons active and alert. The final part
(jeopardy) as fun as it was, further helped to reinforce what was shared
throughout the day. Overall, I really enjoyed the orientation and found
it very informative. I feel I am a lot more knowledgeable about the
group that I am now part of.
(Q) What’s special about Guyana that makes you never
want to leave?
(A) Guyana is a growing economy and I really believe as the
country continues to develop, it has the opportunity of
becoming a paradise and I would love to be part of this
process. I’ve had the opportunity to travel throughout the
region and North America and I am very fond of Guyana’s
culture. Nevertheless, I won’t particularly say I will never
want to leave Guyana in the future. However, as of now and
at least for another few years I am comfortable and satisfied
with staying in Guyana.
(Q) How do you feel to be a part of the ANSA
McAL Group?
(A) I feel very fortunate and privileged to be part of
the ANSA McAL Group. I get the opportunity to be
part of a group that has a rich history, continuously
growing and so widely diversified, but gives me a
platform to grow personally and professionally. What
I’ve seen at ANSA are individuals who were able to
build careers, which to me is a lot more than just
‘having a job’. This is an indication of employee
satisfaction and makes me particularly proud to be
a part of such a great company.
(Q) What attributes make a successful organization?
(A) I don’t believe I can exhaust the list of attributes
that make a successful organization because it really
can change dependent on the sector and environment.
However there are some attributes that are across the
board that I personally embrace as a Manager and these
are:
• Clear defined organizational goals
• Teamwork and excellent leadership
• High employee morale and a healthy/positive
organizational culture
• The ability to quickly adapt to changes
• Rewarding outstanding performance and
managing/confronting poor performance
• Understanding and managing risks
(Q) Do you ever turn off your mobile device? How do you maintain
a work-life balance?
(A) Turn off, no :), well unless it is required for a meeting or a
particular place. However, I often place my phone on silent, mostly
in the afternoons after work when I am helping my daughter with
homework or studies. During these hours I would have my phone on
silent and just lock in the space with her.
I am strong believer and supporter of work-life balance so I practice
it. I am a single mother of a young daughter so it comes naturally for
me. The best way I maintain this balance is by planning and prioritizing
whenever it’s possible. It’s as important to me to have a healthy
family/social life in order to have a successful and effective work life.
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PEN DOOR
with
MANAGING DIRECTOR – TATIL LIFE
(Q)To what do you attribute your success?
(A) I think my belief that our employees are
our most important asset and operational
improvement can only be attained through staff
engagement and support. This has been
accomplished via one and one meetings with
our staff and the establishment of monthly staff
meetings, whereby staff can interact with me
on issues they feel affect the company’s
performance. At these meetings we also celebrate
the employee of the month. We have established
weekly Managers meetings so department heads
no longer operate in silos but are part of a team.
(Q) You have been Managing Director of TATIL Life from
September 2015, what has it been like for you thus far and what
are some of the important decisions you have made since assuming
the role as MD?
(A) Tatil Life has certainly been a challenge as the company had no
appointed MD, which affected decision making and staff engagement.
Thus far I have really enjoyed the challenge and thankfully some of
the issues as it relates to our staff have been addressed.
(Q)Do you ever switch off your
mobile device?
(A) Never!
(Q) Give us a line that best
describes you?
(A) Engaging, easy to talk to and a
good listener. Willing to impart my
experience.
(Q) What do you think is the biggest challenge
facing leaders today?
(Q) How do you help a new employee understand the culture
of an organization?
(A) Each employee as part of their orientation, sits with me and we
discuss our culture, my goals and expectations for the company and
what I expect from them. I also give them a little background on
myself. We spend so much time together so it is always nice to know
a little bit about the people we work with.
(A) People! People! People! Getting them
motivated and focused. Meeting our goals and
objectives in a challenging economic environment.
(Q) What is the one characteristic that you
believe every leader should possess?
(Q) We understand that you a pretty decent cook….if you had a
showdown with another worthy cook, in the form of
Mr Andrew Sabga, Deputy Chairman, what dish would you bring
to the table that you know for certain would beat his dish?
(A) The ability to ignore “noise” and focus
on those issues that drive productivity and
profitability.
(A) My “River, Red Man, Curry Duck” He cannot touch me LOL.
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PEN DOOR
with
GENERAL MANAGER - BURMAC
(Q) Where are you originally from and
what brought you to Trinidad?
(A) I am originally from Honduras, in Central America,
however I have been travelling and living away from my
hometown since I was in my twenties for study and work. I
worked in three different cities in Honduras, travelled
throughout Central America and have lived in Nicaragua (1
year), Costa Rica (2 years), Jamaica (5 years) and Trinidad
(13 years). I came to Trinidad while working for British
American Tobacco, where I worked for eleven years. I then
moved to Harsco Infrastructure, providing services to the
construction and industrial sectors.
(Q) Roti or pelau?
(A) Roti! I love curry
(Q) How do you feel about being the new General
Manager of Burmac?
(A) Excited! I love a good challenge and Burmac has
potential for growth. We represent excellent brands and
have very competitive prices, so once we continue to
improve on customer service, safety, planning and
execution we would be poised for capturing market share.
(Q) Describe a typical work day for you?
(A) I like to start early. I am at work by 7:30 AM for the
latest, with no pending e-mails and a clear plan for the
day. I tend to focus on meetings, calls and interactions
with fellow workers, customers and suppliers, leaving
lengthy or time consuming e-mails for the end of the day,
after which I take time to plan for the next day. I don’t
like leaving till tomorrow what I can do today.
(Q) Tell us about a moment from the time you knew
you succeeded in something.
(Q) What keeps you awake at night?
(A) I like finding solutions to problems. The more intricate the more
I think about them. I use my alone time to try to think out of the box
and forecast potential results based on certain actions. Many times
I find myself thinking about work situations just before falling asleep,
and in many instances I wake up the following morning with a fresh
outlook on the situation. I do believe that consulting the pillow
works:)
(Q) Football or cricket? Name your
favourite team.
(A) Football. I watched T&T vs Honduras
at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in 2009. I
did have a great time watching India vs Sri
Lanka at the Oval during the Cricket World
Cup in 2007. Favourite team? The one that
scores the most.
(A) While working at Harsco Infrastructure I was tasked
with developing our industrial maintenance capabilities,
focusing on the Oil & Gas sector. I realized that a critical
success factor and positive differentiator was safety and
defined very early in the game that becoming STOW-TT
certified (Safe to Work TT – Energy Chamber) was a
must for us. At that moment no company had been
certified as yet and with the support of my team we
prepared, applied and missed. I remember that instead
of feeling defeated we took it as a personal challenge
and prepared even more, closing all gaps, to then apply
again. We were sure we had succeeded and actually
became the second company to be STOW-TT certified,
after Massy Wood Group.
(Q) What did you think about the HR Orientation held at
MovieTowne?
(A) ANSA McAL is a great company and the HR Orientation is a
fantastic, interactive and fun way to get to know all its extensions
at a very fast pace. Kudos to everyone who put the event together!
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PEN DOOR
with
MANAGING DIRECTOR - ANSA TECHNOLOGIES
(Q) Tell us about a project or accomplishment that you
consider to be the most significant in your career?
(A) One of my greatest accomplishments was the growth
and development of the Foster Wheeler Trinidad Office. In
2012, I joined a team of five (5) persons as the Director of
Operations for Foster Wheeler Trinidad and Tobago. Over
the course of three (3) years, we grew the team to sixty-five
(65) persons based in Trinidad with peak full time support
from another forty-five (45) Houston based employees and
twenty (20) Calgary Based employees.
Due to the heavy Trinidad based workload, we also had to
export some work to our Kuala Lumpur office for execution,
which maintained approximately another fifteen (15)
employees on that project. At the peak, the business had
grown 2900% over the course of three years.
(Q) Mr Ousman, as the new MD for ANSA
Technologies, what’s a typical day for you?
(A)The typical day at the office starts from 7:30 a.m. till
6:00 p.m., about 3-4 hours in scheduled meetings and the
rest of the time outing fires and priority #1 emails. I take
a few moments usually from 9PM-12PM (Mon thru Thurs)
to respond to 2nd and 3rd priority emails and deliberate
strategies for the organization’s needs up to and including
re-structuring.
(Q) Where do you draw inspiration from?
(A) My primary inspiration comes from my wife and two
princesses. They are my rock from which I build on!
My secondary inspiration comes from seeing people become
better than I am. My goal is to mentor / develop any of
my employees to become a better engineer than I ever was
and a better businessman (MD) than I ever will be.
(Q) Give us a line that best describes you.
(A) “Passion to Build”
(Q) How do you encourage productive and creative
thinking within your organization?
(Q) What do you think is the biggest challenge facing leaders today?
(A) As a leader, the most rewarding thing for me
is to selflessly empower and motivate my employees
so that they get the credit and reward for their ideas
and innovations. Their successes makes me feel
accomplished.
(A) The secret to success is effective delegation. For me, leadership
happens when you let go of “Steering the Ship” and begin “Charting
the Course”. Many leaders today are faced with their own introspective
battles of letting go the reins whilst trying to navigate the unknown.
(Q) 80kmph or 120 kmph:)?
(Q) Do you ever turn off your mobile device?
How do you maintain a work-life balance?
(A). I do not turn of the mobile device.
Switching on-off from work is something
that I have to continuously manage and an
area of improvement for me. Sometimes I
am good at it and sometimes it gets the better
of me.
(A) 200 MPH Red Lamborghini typically :)… Sometimes it varies,
depending on the situation and the need at the time.
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Mr. David Mohan comes to ANSA McAL with an MSc in Engineering Management, and a
certification and significant experience in Project Management. After spending nine years
at Label House in multiple Director roles, he served as the General Manager at Plant
Performance Services Limited, and then moved in 2010 to the role of Chief Operations
Officer at Universal Foods. He also has a passion for training, and currently lectures in some
of our top educational institutes in Trinidad & Tobago. We welcome David to the team!
Mr. Dorian M. Neckles possesses over 20 years, of Finance and Management experience. He
served at senior positions at various entities in the Private and State enterprise sectors. Mr.
Neckles holds the designation of Chartered Accountant (ACCA) by the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants of London and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Trinidad &
Tobago. He also completed management training programs from Leadership Management
International, Texas, USA. Mr. Neckles has been a member of the American Chamber of
Commerce Trade and Investment Committee for a number of years and the President of Adventist
Laymens’ Services and Industries (ASI) Trinidad chapter.
Narendra comes to ANSA Automotive with over fifteen years experience in Sales and Operations.
He served as the Director of Massy Machinery Ltd. since 2010, and before that was the Divisional
Manager of Tracmac Engineering. He holds an MSC in Engineering Management, and a BSc
in Mechanical Engineering from the University of the West Indies. He is trained in Leadership
Excellence and is passionate about energizing teams and developing long-term customer
relationships.
Yudhister Samaroo brings with him over twenty five years of experience in growing businesses.
He has setup and operated a retail Franchise with Digicel in El Salvador, Honduras, Panama
and Guyana. In addition, he has setup and operated the quick service restaurant franchise of
Royal Castle in Guyana. Yudhister holds an MBA in Leadership and Innovation from the Lord
Ashcroft International Business School, Angela Ruskin University.
Mr. Larry Lequay is a banking industry professional with a track record of not only delivering
increased profitability, but leading in product, process and customer service improvements.
Some of his achievements include: winner of Best Performing Branch at IBL Bank Limited and
winner of Most Profitable Unit at First Citizens Bank for three consecutive years. He also
spearheaded the launch of the First Citizens Bank Abercrombie Fund. He has a BA from the
University of Western, Ontario, and also represented the Bankers Association of Trinidad &
Tobago at the International Banking School in Luxembourg in 1998.
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